UpstateSORBA

UpstateSORBA Upstate SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) is a chapter of SORBA for the Upstate Region of South Carolina & is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit org Join us!

SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association) is a member-based, 501(c)(3) nonprofit, officially chartered organization devoted to promoting land access, trail preservation, and new trail development in order to enhance mountain bike touring, racing, fun, and fellowship for all mountain bicyclists in the southeastern United States. We publish the "Trail News" four times a year to keep members informed of important issues and developments in the world of mountain biking. We hold our mountain bike events to raise awareness of land access and trail maintenance, to ride, to race, and to just have fun. Membership in SORBA entitles you to some great things, come join us! We're teaming up with IMBA to strengthen mountain bike advocacy. SORBA and IMBA have taken a bold step to combine forces and work together to improve mountain biking in the Southeast. The two organizations have partnered to combine membership in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee. Members will receive special regional eNews and other great benefits. “It just made sense to work more closely together," says Tom Sauret, SORBA Executive Director. "In many cases SORBA and IMBA were duplicating services ... there are economies of scale that we can realize by working together. What IMBA-SORBA Offers Members and Chapters

IMBA Trail News
Promotions:
Subaru Tour de SORBA
Subaru VIP Partner
Pro Deals from Endurox, SportStar & HaberVision
Sports Express bike shipping
Hertz discount
Save the Trails while you Save the Environment
Best Western discount
Events:
Group rides
Work parties
Clinics
Festivals
Socials
Races
Programs:
Trips for Kids
SORBA Volunteer Rewards
National Mountain Bike Patrol
Trail School and Crew Leader Training
Chapter Insurance
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status
Website (www.sorba.org & www.imba.com)
Assistance in Grant Writing
Advocacy Training & Assistance
National & Regional representation
Interbike
National Bike Summit
IMBA World Summit
Southern Mountain Bike Summit

Most importantly, IMBA and SORBA helps keep the trails you ride open to mountain biking. How can we continue to be welcome on the trails in the Southeast?

NIGHT RIDES ARE BACK!Meet at 6 by the basketball courts, ride at 6:15, this is a no drop ride and there will be multiple...
10/12/2026

NIGHT RIDES ARE BACK!

Meet at 6 by the basketball courts, ride at 6:15, this is a no drop ride and there will be multiple groups to accommodate everyone who shows up. Some riders may head to Patron's Tacos & B**r in Powdersville post-ride (10 minutes from the trail).

Lights & helmets required, we'll see ya there!

RSVP Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EQnGTMHq9/

09/28/2026

!!!SCRA TEMPORARY TRAILHEAD + TRAIL CLOSURES!!!

This Saturday & Sunday (10/3-10/4) the normal trailhead at the Saluda Confluence Recreation Area will be closed for a NICA youth mountain biking race. We will temporarily reopen the former trailhead at 28 Anders Rd, Greenville SC 29617 to the public for these two days. All trails highlighted in red will be closed for the race course. Please stay off of these trails for your own safety and the safety of the youth racers. As normal, the temporary trailhead & trails will be open from dawn until dusk, and please be respectful of neighbors. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we help support the next generation of trail enthusiasts!

If you’re looking to get into some trail work this weekend, come out and join the Upstate Shredders this weekend at Salu...
09/23/2026

If you’re looking to get into some trail work this weekend, come out and join the Upstate Shredders this weekend at Saluda Confluence from 9-12 on Saturday!

Teen Trail Corps (TTC) TTC cultivates community as we foster the next generation of trail stewards and advocates. As mountain bikers, the trails are our playground. The Teen Trail Corps program provides NICA student-athletes the opportunity to get involved in trail maintenance efforts and to use the...

2nd Tuesday ride at SCRA. Meet at 6, ride at 6:15, we'll have the griddle going afterwards for hot dawgs and parking lot...
09/08/2026

2nd Tuesday ride at SCRA. Meet at 6, ride at 6:15, we'll have the griddle going afterwards for hot dawgs and parking lot festivities. This is a no drop ride and there will be multiple groups to accommodate everyone who shows up.

Back to school haircut for the Rad Rabbit 2! A little TLC with a w**d eater goes a long way.
08/27/2026

Back to school haircut for the Rad Rabbit 2! A little TLC with a w**d eater goes a long way.

Upstate SORBA completed the new bridge on the Turtle Trail at Paris Mountain State Park this week! Thanks to the board m...
06/25/2026

Upstate SORBA completed the new bridge on the Turtle Trail at Paris Mountain State Park this week! Thanks to the board members, park staff, and volunteers who made it happen.

Many hands make light work! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday in marginal weather to help with the Paris Mountai...
06/11/2026

Many hands make light work! Thanks to everyone who came out yesterday in marginal weather to help with the Paris Mountain bridge project.

Stay posted for more trail work opportunities.

We're postponing our monthly group ride due to soggy conditions. Join us instead for a hotdog and ch*****ne fundraiser ...
06/09/2026

We're postponing our monthly group ride due to soggy conditions. Join us instead for a hotdog and ch*****ne fundraiser for their ALZ ride or for Las Cazuelas food truck.

Ride is back next week, same time same place!

**Trail work opportunity**We are looking for volunteers to meet this week on Wednesday (weather permitting) at 5:30PM at...
06/08/2026

**Trail work opportunity**
We are looking for volunteers to meet this week on Wednesday (weather permitting) at 5:30PM at the main lot at Paris Mountain State Park in front of the visitors center. We are hoping to move all of the lumber required to build the "Turtle Bridge" to the bridge location.

Let us know at [email protected] if you can help!

Come join us for our June group ride at SCRA! See y'all there.
06/08/2026

Come join us for our June group ride at SCRA! See y'all there.

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